BX54 JEO

2004 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
15,702 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Rover has 26 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 15,702 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with its poor maintenance record, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a significant mileage anomaly, with unusually high usage (20,075 mi/yr equivalent) before Feb 2011, followed by normal UK average usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (Mar 2020) — a critical safety failure.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Apr 2024) — immediate safety hazard.
  • Recurring brake failures: Major failure (Mar 2020) and DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2020) — systemic neglect.
  • Recurring tyre failures: Major failure (Mar 2019) and DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2024) — chronic issue.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2011, averaging 6,106 miles/year — normal usage.
  • 14 prior advisories were immediately rectified, showing responsive owner action.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (May 2025).
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2026, despite its history.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 15,702 mi PASSFeb 2009: 23,908 mi FAILFeb 2009: 23,919 mi PASSFeb 2010: 32,242 mi FAILFeb 2010: 32,242 mi PASSFeb 2011: 51,712 mi PASSFeb 2012: 56,358 mi PASSFeb 2013: 61,784 mi PASSFeb 2014: 77,346 mi FAILFeb 2014: 77,434 mi PASSFeb 2015: 80,579 mi PASSFeb 2016: 85,174 mi PASSJan 2017: 89,029 mi FAILJan 2017: 89,029 mi PASSFeb 2018: 97,119 mi PASSMar 2019: 99,420 mi FAILMar 2019: 99,420 mi PASSMar 2020: 105,621 mi FAILMar 2020: 105,621 mi PASSMar 2021: 109,268 mi PASSMar 2022: 118,625 mi PASSMar 2023: 124,009 mi FAILMar 2023: 124,333 mi PASSApr 2024: 127,932 mi FAILApr 2024: 127,933 mi PASSMay 2025: 130,341 mi PASS130k73k16kSep 2007May 2025

MOT test history — 18/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 15,702 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 FAIL 23,908 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2009 PASS 23,919 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 32,242 mi
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2010 PASS 32,242 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2011 PASS 51,712 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 56,358 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2013 PASS 61,784 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 FAIL 77,346 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Feb 2014 PASS 77,434 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Feb 2015 PASS 80,579 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 85,174 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 89,029 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 89,029 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 97,119 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 99,420 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Mar 2019 PASS 99,420 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Mar 2020 FAIL 105,621 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 105,621 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 109,268 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 118,625 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 FAIL 124,009 mi
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 124,333 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 127,932 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2024 PASS 127,933 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 130,341 mi None recorded

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